Question

What is lightening?

Accepted Answer

This is when, towards the end of the third trimester of pregnancy, the head of the fetus descends into the women's pelvis as the fetus positions for delivery. This movement is accompanied by a sensation, often described as a "relief" because once the fetus has moved from under their rib cage, breathing becomes easier.

Front	What is lightening?
Back	This is when, towards the end of the third trimester of pregnancy, the head of the fetus descends into the women's pelvis as the fetus positions for delivery. This movement is accompanied by a sensation, often described as a "relief" because once the fetus has moved from under their rib cage, breathing becomes easier.

Fetus Lightening End Trimester Pregnancy Head Descends Women's